The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes SLR McLaren Roadster (07 - 09) vs. Mercedes SL 63 AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (08 - 10)
€ 493,900
€ 149,000
€ 493,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 149,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SLR McLaren Roadster is 2.3 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the SL 63 AMG.
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 63 AMG
50.4
75.1
83
51
71.7
81.7
75.1 in
Width
71.7 in
83 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
50.4 in
Height
51 in
106.3
183.3
100.8
181
183.3 in
Length
181 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
100.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 63 AMG
4023 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.37 %
General
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 63 AMG
C199
Generation
R230
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 63 AMG
V8 gasoline engine with compressor
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 155
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 156
M 155.980
Engine Code
M 156.984
3
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.4 L / 264 cu in
Displacement
6.2 L / 303 cu in
617 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
518 hp
at 6800 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
617 hp
518 hp
SL 63 AMG
575 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 5200 rpm
SLR McLaren Roadster
575 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
SL 63 AMG
Performance
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 63 AMG
206 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
SLR McLaren Roadster
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
SL 63 AMG
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6.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.38 lb/hp
SLR McLaren Roadster
6.52 lb/hp
8.38 lb/hp
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 63 AMG
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
17 mpg
SLR McLaren Roadster
16 mpg
17 mpg
SL 63 AMG
11 mpg
city
11 mpg
22 mpg
highway
25 mpg
25.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
416 mi
Range
358 mi
SLR McLaren Roadster
416 mi
358 mi
SL 63 AMG
Environmental Impact
274.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
263.3 kWh
SLR McLaren Roadster
274.7 kWh
263.3 kWh
SL 63 AMG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
531 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SLR McLaren Roadster
SL 63 AMG
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
342 lb
Maximum Payload
562 lb
5.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
